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3/18/25, 1:06 PM Interview: Challenges & Opportunities in Smart, Sustainable Cities
used in urban development to foster a cycle of practical learning

and real-world application.

Can you share a real-time case study where Bentley System’s

technology was used to help solve a particular pain area?

Looking beyond Digital Twin, our projects can be divided into key

segments addressing the concerns of multi-sector coordination and

collaboration, data, and social inclusivity, as well as financial

justification and productivity.

The Diriyah Gate Project in Riyadh by Keo Consultants, which

utilized our advanced tools, falls under the ‘multi-sector coordination

and collaboration’ category. The project aimed to transform the

historic city of Diriyah into a leading cultural heritage hub ahead of

the ‘World Expo 2020’, without interrupting public transportation. By

leveraging Bentley System’s cutting-edge tools, they implemented a

construction simulation to evaluate the impact of these changes.

The project was an immense success and attained a 66 per cent

reduction in logistics trips, reducing carbon emissions and fuel

consumption. Through the use of simulation tools, they were able to

make well-informed infrastructure decisions. For instance, they

determined that the proposed temporary bridge costing USD 2

million was not required, ultimately mitigating approximately 300

days of potential delay.

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